“Instant happiness is when I’m able to create with Porta Nova Red Naomi Roses,” says Italian Floral Artist Angelica Lacarbonara. To her, this is no rocket science.
To Angelica, Valentine’s Day has never been about excess. It is about meaning. About form, feeling, and the quiet power of choosing one element and letting it speak fully. Check out more from this amazing floral designer.
As a floral designer based in Martina Franca, Puglia, I work from emotion first and structure second. When I design for Valentine’s Day, I think about love as presence. Something strong, visible, and deeply human. That is exactly why I return every year to one rose in particular.
A Rose That Needs No Explanation
For these Valentine designs, I chose PORTA Nova Red Naomi roses. And especially the FUTURA label. Not because they are famous, but because they are honest. Red Naomi has a depth that feels timeless. The color is intense without becoming loud. The bloom opens generously, but with discipline. In the hand, it feels confident and calm, which is everything I want a Valentine’s rose to be. Knowing these FUTURA roses are grown with 95% less environmental footprint makes the choice even stronger. As florists, we need beauty we can stand behind, not only visually, but ethically. This is exactly what modern floral design asks of us.
Designing Love in Form
The heart shapes in these pieces are intentional, but not decorative. They are grounded and held together by structure, texture, and rhythm. I combined dense rose placement with light, expressive accents to create contrast. Soft movement against strong geometry. Romance paired with clarity. Love is never one thing, and I want my designs to show that. Each composition invites closeness. Not perfection. Not spectacle. Just a connection.
Why Valentine Still Matters
Valentine’s Day is sometimes dismissed as commercial, but in the studio, it feels different. It is one of the few moments in the year when people still choose flowers to say something they cannot put into words. When a design is made with intention, it becomes more than a gift. It becomes a message. And that, to me, will always matter.
Quick Q&A with Angelica
Why did you choose Red Naomi roses for Valentine’s Day?
I chose Red Naomi because they combine emotional depth, strong structure, and reliability. They express love without exaggeration.
What makes Futura PORTA Nova Red Naomi roses different?
They are grown with a significantly lower environmental footprint while maintaining exceptional quality, shape, and vase life.
How do you approach Valentine’s design as a florist?
I start from emotion and build form around it. Simplicity, balance, and intention guide every choice.
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